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Newly diagnosed with barretts

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Jackie
Jackie

I have just been told I have barretts and am trying to research as much as possible - I have 10 cm of it so it quite big area - has anyone heard of Halo 360 treatment and has anyone tryed it out or would be happy just to hear how other people live with it and does it cause a lot of worry

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  • roxana_67629
    roxana_67629 Jackie

    Posted

    Hi Jackie! I live in the US I also have Barret's. I have been diagnosed 4 years ago. I am also interested in this new procedure.. Halo. I know UCSF  ( in theUSA) offers this procedure and I am going to ask my GI doctor about it. I am currently taking prilosec 20mg per day but I am always itchy and I think is a side effect of the medication. I also have a hiatal hernia which makes things worst oh! and I am 4 months pregnant. I
  • roxana_67629
    roxana_67629 Jackie

    Posted

    Hope I can get more info about the Halo 360 my appt is in 2 weeks. I'll keep you posted! Sending you good positive energy. We are not alone. There are many people with Barret's. We need to support each other!
  • Guest
    Guest Jackie

    Posted

    Hi Jackie did you have the Halo360 treatment if so what are the results. I mentioned this 360 system to my consulltant and he said he would never let a member vof his family haveit. This is dispite two hospitals in Liverpool offering this. i would really like any information from anyone who has had this procedure. Mal
    • clare71892
      clare71892 Guest

      Posted

      Hi

      Why did your consultant not reccomend the Halo treatment?

    • Guest
      Guest clare71892

      Posted

      he said it was dangerouse and that someone had died of this procedure.

      I found this strange as I live near Liverpool where the treatment is offered.

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